Fort Bragg, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 81.9% more expensive than Fort Bragg, California.

You would need a salary of $127,321 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Bragg, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Fort Bragg, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Fort Bragg, California
Fort Bragg, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fort Bragg, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher